Langerhans cell histiocytosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Histiocytosis X; histiocytosis X syndrome; Hand-Schüller-Christian disease; Letterer-Siwe disease; histiocytosis X; eosinophilic granulomatosis unspecified; Langerhans cell granulomatosis; Langerhans cell histiocytosis-Hashimoto-Pritzker type; Langerhans cell histiocytosis, disseminated (clinical); Langerhans cell histiocytosis, unifocal (clinical); Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the lung; non-lipid reticuloendotheliosis; eosinophilic granuoloma; pulmonary histiocytosis X; pulmonary Langerhans cell granulomatosis

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Langerhans cell histiocytosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History amd Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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